Dane Richards continued his hot streak, scoring a potential his fifth goal in the past eight matches on a beautiful strike from the edge of the penalty area.
MLS Final Week: Dane Richards’ Strike Gives Red Bulls Early lead
Richard was set free and received the ball around midfield, was able to get to the box unchallenged and let fly a shot that beat Bobby Shuttleworth.
The Red Bulls are looking to lock up the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed with a victory. This would complete a worst-to-first turnaround for them. It would be the second time in their history that they’ve finished the regular season atop the Eastern Conference. Anything less than a win would open the door for the Columbus Crew to pass them. The Crew will play the Philadelphia Union on Sunday.
Thierry Henry missed his second straight match with a knee strain. Salou Ibrahim got the start in his place alongside Juan Pablo Angel. It was Ibrahim’s first start since July 10. Mehdi Ballouchy, who started last week in place of Henry, started as a central midfielder.
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